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United Way Worldwide’s annual Community Leaders Conference is coming to Vancouver, May 9-12. The Community Leaders Conference is United Way’s premier leadership event and brings together corporate, government and nonprofit sector leaders with United Way community leaders from Mumbai to Memphis and everywhere in between. Conference attendees share opportunities and promising practices that inspire and move United
On behalf of the United Way London & Middlesex Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Dalton to the position of Interim CEO. Karen will begin transitioning into the role immediately and officially begin on Andrew Lockie’s last day as United Way CEO on May 12, 2016. A life-long Londoner,
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. Every year, we recognize and remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease. The Day of Mourning is also a time to re–new our collective commitment to creating safe workplaces. This year, WorkSafeBC, the B.C. Federation of Labour, and
Thousands of programs and services will be just a click away as United Ways are collaborating to bring bc211 online services to the entire province. bc211 coverage is currently limited to the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and the Sunshine Coast. Over the next year, bc211 will expand its online service across the province. The
Last weekend, United Way British Columbia welcomed our new neighbours from Syria to their new homes at four United for Refugees welcome lunches. The grassroots events were held in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Vancouver at community schools. Local community agencies set up information tables, volunteers staffed the lunch and activities, and new Canadians enjoyed a welcoming
TransLink employees, unions and its family of companies raised $276,750 for the community through their 2015 campaign for United Way British Columbia. Employees from TransLink, B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, Transit Police, and union members of MoveUP (COPE local 378), CUPE 4500, CUPE 7000, Unifor 111, and Unifor 2200 contributed their time
Enthusiastic participants of the 2016 United Way Public Policy Institute (UWPPI) are half way through their semester meeting each month at UBC Robson Square. UBC Robson Square is the venue sponsor for this innovative six-month training program which equips non-profit leaders on how to influence the public policy process. United Way is grateful to be
Happy National Volunteer Week! Volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities across the Lower Mainland because volunteers are the heart of United Way. None of the work we do would be possible without our volunteers. Last year over 5,000 volunteers gave something of themselves in support of United Way. YOU are the
This week is National Volunteer Week! We know from experience that volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities across the Lower Mainland. Not only do the efforts of these volunteers make our communities a better place for all, but research says that volunteering can lead to a happier and healthier life. What
A report published by Vancity suggests that in order to develop a robust local food system, the high price of farmland in Metro Vancouver needs to be addressed. The report, Home on the Range: Cost pressures and the price of farmland in Metro Vancouver, found the average price per acre for farms under five acres
With relatively high incomes, relatively low unemployment and crime rates, and a relatively high vacancy rate, the Tri-Cities appear to be a good place to live. A comprehensive report published today, United Way British Columbia Tri-Cities Community Profile, breaks down population, economic and social statistics in the three cities and two villages that comprise the
No matter what the score, kids in our community win every time the Vancouver Whitecaps FC play. At their season opener on March 6th against the Montreal Impact, thanks to McMillan LLP and their Corners for Kids campaign, $1,500 was raised for children in need across the Lower Mainland. This is the second year in
This Sunday, March 20 is the 4th International Day of Happiness. Every year, to mark the occasion, the United Nations releases the World Happiness Index to report on the state of global happiness. This year 157 countries were ranked based on happiness levels calculated by evaluating different variables including, GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy and generosity to
Amara, mother of five moved from Nigeria to Canada in 2015. She was struggling with learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. Amara didn’t have any support from extended family. Amara was so excited to find out about the New Westminster Parent Connect Program. It turned her life around. Once a week
Today, we are saddened to learn of the sudden death of Jill Calder, Executive Director of New View Society. On behalf of the board and staff of United Way British Columbia, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Calder family, to Jill’s friends and to her co-workers. Many United Way staff have been inspired by
United Way British Columbia is investing up to $300,000 over the next years to build brighter future for children in Richmond’s City Centre neighbourhood through United Way Avenues of Change. Currently in the Richmond City Centre neighbourhood – bounded by the Fraser River to the north and west side, No. 4 road to the east,
The first ever 11 km Walk for Possibility took place today raising over $24,000 for the community. The Walk kicked off early this morning in downtown Vancouver at the Robert Lee YMCA and ended with a celebration at the United Way British Columbia office in Burnaby. There were optional stops enroute at United-Way funded agencies—bc211,
March is Nutrition Month: you can help us Stop the Growl. United Way British Columbia wants your help to ensure that all Lower Mainland kids and families have access to healthy and affordable food. One in five British Columbians have skipped a meal either because they could not afford food or so that their children
United Way British Columbia will put $25.1 million to work in the community to help 340,000 children, families and seniors across Metro Vancouver. The money raised through the generosity of donors means that United Way can help move families from poverty to possibility, help kids be all they can be, and build stronger communities for all.
This year’s Scotiabank and United Way Community Spirit Awards will be amazing! The event takes place on Thursday, February 25 and recognizes and honours organizations, unions and individuals that have helped to strengthen our community over the past year. Scotiabank returns as title sponsor of the event for the 15th consecutive year. At Scotiabank, we